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Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Castle, Aomori Prefecture's most famous cherry blossom spot

Hirosaki Castle, a precious cultural asset still standing in Aomori Prefecture Hirosaki Castle is a flatland castle located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, that was the residence of the Tsugaru clan of the Hirosaki domain. It is a historic site, with the castle tower and turrets built during the Edo period still standing.

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